THE BEST PART OF NIGHT IS BLACK By UGBA And Directed By Zhailon Levingston to Have Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 26, 2023 THE BEST PART OF NIGHT IS BLACK, a new 'Black Queer Horror Love Story' written my multi-hyphenate artist and playwright UGBA and directed by award-winning director, deviser and arts advocate Zhailon Levingston, will host an invitation-only industry reading on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 8PM at Bed-S...
OWN Network Announces ALL RISE Season Three Premiere
by Michael Major - May 02, 2022 The “All Rise” season three cast includes Simone Missick as ‘Judge Lola Carmichael,’ Wilson Bethel as Judge Carmichael’s best friend, Deputy District Attorney ‘Mark Callan,’ Jessica Camacho as public defender ‘Emily Lopez,’ J. Alex Brinson as bailiff-turned-public defender ‘Luke Watkins,’ Ruthie Ann...
Ray Hodge Electrifies In New Dance Beats Single “Betcha Can't Do It Like Me”
by A.A. Cristi - June 30, 2023 Riding on the success of last year's 'Tremendous,' Ray Hodge isn't afraid to experiment in the world of pop with his latest single 'Betcha Can't Do It Like Me.' The explosive anthem sees the singer-songwriter take on drum n' bass while simultaneously keeping close to his roots....
Danielle Ferland Will Lead THE LIGHTS ARE ON at Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2023 Danielle Ferland will lead The Lights Are On Off-Broadway next month. Performances will run October 7 - November 11, 2023 at Theatre Row. Learn more about the play and how to get tickets here!...
Lynn Nottage and John Legend Are Developing IMITATION OF LIFE Musical, Directed by Liesl Tommy
by Nicole Rosky - June 26, 2023 Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films, with book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend, and directed by Liesl Tommy....
Ava DuVernay to be Honored at Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2024 Black Theatre Coalition will honor Producer and Director Ava DuVernay with the first Poitier-Belafonte Award for Cultural Activism at its Inaugural “Building the Change” Gala....
THE SHOT Starring Sharon Lawrence Adds Performance Date at The United Solo Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 26, 2022 Robin Gerber’s play The Shot, directed by Michelle Joyner, has proven to be the hot ticket as part of the 2022 United Solo Festival; it will add a performance on will Tuesday, November 1 at 8 PM (after adding two shows previously)....
New Jersey Repertory Company Presents THE SHOT in April
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2023 New Jersey Repertory Company “NJRep,” located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, will present Robin Gerber's new play THE SHOT, April 6 – 23, 2023 in its Studio Theatre. THE SHOT will star Emmy nominee and Broadway alum Sharon Lawrence (Cabaret, Fiddler on the Roof)....
MOJADA: A MEDEA IN LOS ANGELES to be Presented at Yale Repertory Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2023 Yale Repertory Theatre will start the second half of its 2022–23 season with Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles by Luis Alfaro, directed by Laurie Woolery, March 10–April 1 at the University Theatre....
REMEMBERING THE FUTURE Will Now Open July 23 At Odyssey Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2022 Sweet Talk Productions has announced new preview and opening dates for the world premiere of Remembering the Future, an existential comedy by Peter Lefcourt....
Australia-Based Performer Ngaiire Comes To Alberta Bair Theater This Month!
by A.A. Cristi - March 31, 2023 Join us on Tuesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. for a night of multi-genre, transformational music by Papua New Guinea native and Australian-based performer Ngaiire. ...
Disney Orders New Coming-of-Age Series SATURDAYS
by Michael Major - November 30, 2021 The series introduces teenage Paris Johnson, who considers roller skating to be part of her soul — she breathes it in and makes it a lifestyle. She lives for the weekends because that's when she gets to go to her sanctuary, the neon-lit Saturdays, a seemingly magical wood floor roller-rink where the...
Arianna Rosario Steps Into the Role of 'Satine' in MOULIN ROUGE! Tour
by Stephi Wild - September 24, 2024 Arianna Rosario will step into the role of Satine in the North American tour of Moulin Rouge! the Musical beginning September 24th. ...
Disney General Entertainment Content's Writing Program Celebrates Nearly 33 Years
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 Disney General Entertainment Content’s (DGE) Writing Program celebrates 33 years as one of the entertainment industry’s best initiatives for identifying and championing unique voices. The program has served as a launching pad for many showrunners and producers today and is seen as one of the most su...
Scoop: Coming Up on THE CLEANING LADY Season Premiere on FOX - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
by TV Scoop - February 29, 2024 Get all the scoop on THE CLEANING LADY, airing on FOX on Tuesday, March 5, 2024! When Arman mysteriously disappears, Thony and Nadia begrudgingly team up to look for him. Meanwhile, Fiona tries to manage the aftermath of her deportation to the Philippines and reconnects with an old flame in the all-...
Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae to Join The New York Pops for HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2024 The New York Pops will celebrate the hits of Motown on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall joined by guest artists Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae....
TEA AT FIVE Comes to On the Verge Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2023 On the Verge Theatre in association with the Alta Arts presents “Tea at Five” by Matthew Lombardo on-stage December 7 - 23, 2023 at the Alta Arts, 5412 Ashbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77081....
New York Stage and Film Reveals Participants For the 2023 Filmmakers' Workshop
by Stephi Wild - July 28, 2023 New York Stage and Film has announced the early-career film and TV writers who have been selected to participate in the 2023 Filmmakers’ Workshop. The participants are Nancy Duff; Harrison Hamm; Drew Harper; Atticus Hoffman; Summera Howell; Anndi Jinelle Liggett; Allyson Morgan; Craig T. Williams; a...
World Premiere Of REMEMBERING THE FUTURE By Peter Lefcourt Comes To The Odyssey Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2022 Sweet Talk Productions has announced the world premiere of Remembering the Future, an existential comedy by Peter Lefcourt. Produced by Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners, and directed by Terri Hanauer, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) two-time Emmy Award-winner Michael Corbett, Fatima E...
BWW Interview: Roger Guenveur Smith of OTTO FRANK at Campo Santo & Magic Theatre Explores the Enduring Relevance of the Holocaust Survivor
by Jim Munson - March 10, 2022 BroadwayWorld talks to Obie, Peabody and Bessie Award winning actor and writer Roger Guenveur Smith about 'Otto Frank' his new solo piece running as a Campo Santo production at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco. Guenveur Smith finds enduring relevance in the story of the Holocaust survivor....
Liesl Tommy to be Honored at NYTW 2024 Gala; Shoshanna Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More to Appear
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2024 New York Theatre Workshop's 2024 Gala will honor theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. Learn more about the gala and about Tommy!...
Audible Theater to Present IN LOVE AND STRUGGLE, VOLUME 3: THE FUTURE IS AROUND US
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2023 Audible Inc., will present Love and Struggle, Volume 3: The Future is Around Us will be performed live for three performances only, Thursday, December 14 – Saturday, December 16, at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre....
Ava DuVernay & OWN Announce QUEEN SUGAR Final Season
by Michael Major - November 16, 2021 “Queen Sugar” has been lauded for its powerful portrayal of an African-American family in the Deep South and for DuVernay’s continued commitment to hire an all-female directing team throughout the entire series run. Since its debut, 42 women have directed episodes of QUEEN SUGAR, 39 of whom made the...
DRAG ME TO DINNER, THE FULL MONTY & More to Premiere as Part of Hulu's 'Pride Never Stops' Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023 Since 2019, Hulu’s “Pride Never Stops” campaign has continued to find new and unique ways to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices as part of its ongoing commitment to celebrating these artists and their stories year-round. See this year's programming!...
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Arianna Rosario
by Elliot Lanes - November 01, 2021 When Signature Theatre begins performances of Rent tomorrow, November second, it will have been 600 days exactly since it was forced to stop performing it’s theatrical greatness due to the pandemic. Today’s subject Arianna Rosario is currently living her theatre life playing Mimi Marquez in the prod... |